“I think that’s what’s so addicting and keeps us locked in, wanting more, always wanting to better ourselves. No matter how good you are in either sport, the best in the entire world will always say there’s still so much room for improvement and you can always get better,” said Olson. “It just really keeps you humbled and honest. The dedication it takes to succeed demands everything. There’s a purity in the pursuit of greatness in both surfing and jiu jitsu. “What’s the next move from here? You pull the vest, grab the leash and hope for the best. But you’ve learned to mentally control yourself, calm yourself down and figure out what the next step is,” explained Moller. “Are you going to panic or are you able to calm yourself down and figure out how to get out of that situation? Under the water you can’t just tap out. For example, trying to escape a choke hold in jiu jitsu is comparable to being held underwater by a set of large waves. Jiu jitsu demands focus and the ability to think clearly when the pressure is on. Olson on an outer reef bomb this November: Photo: Frame Grab from Nick Green
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